All about baby

My favorite thing about being pregnant: feeling and especially seeing the baby move. Isn't it amazing? I'm disappointed I can't enjoy it as much this time around as I did the first time. I'm so much more preoccupied than I was with my first pregnancy, especially with Abigail, I don't get to stop and feel the kicks as much as I'd like. It's such amazing validation of the life that is inside of me, to see her kick around like that.
I just realized something earlier today, I made my first baby purchase! At this point last pregnancy, I had bought many things. Not too much, because we wanted to wait until after the shower to see what we recieved, but much more than we have this time. This time, I haven't even put effort into it. I know I need to get some clothes, but I need to inventory what we have from last time. I plan to shop next month probably for Abby's fall/winter clothes, so I will buy what I need for this baby then. I love the Carter's outlet, and always shop there for Abby's clothes, so I'll do the same for this baby and get her things while I'm there. We've been paitently waiting for the cosleeper we want to go on sale, and it's been out of stock. I pray they get it back in before it gets too late! We also need a new swing, more cloth diapers, and probably a few other miscellaneous items. I guess I never did reveal my first purchase though, bedding! I thought it would take me forever to find something. I remembered why it was so difficult with Abigail, it's not because I had a hard time finding something, but it's so expensive! So I had to find something, but also decently priced. I browsed eBay last night and ran across an auction for bedding I really liked. I had been thinking about a dark pink/green color scheme for this baby's bedding and that's exactly what it is. I bid on it and sure enough, I won! It's handmade, and new, and hopefully it's also good quality (She has good feedback so far). Best of all, I won it for only $25! I'm psyched that I got it for such a good price. I can't wait to get it in the mail and look it over, I'm hoping I'll love it as much as I think I do. At least now I can start thinking about decorating her room, even though I can't do anything until DH finishes the basement and we move the computer down there! I'd like to also do letters on the wall, to spell out her name, like I did with Abigail. The problem is, we can't pick a name! Oy vey! I do have one in mind, but admittedly, I'm having a hard time setting it in stone this time like we did with Abby. It doesn't hurt to wait until she is born though. She will also sleep in our room the first few months, at least, although I'd like to use her room for both storage and naps after the first few months. I'd like to have the dresser set up for a changing area and to store clothes, blankets, burp clothes and such in once she is here. We didn't use Abby's room the first few months, but it came in handy for that.
On a bit of a side note, I hope to attend my first La Leche League meeting this week! For breastfeeding for over 2 years, I'm suprised I haven't yet. I had tried to get in contact with the leaders for the group where we used to live, but never had luck. I ran into the leader for one of the Lansing groups at the birth center last week and she took my info and emailed me thier information. The next meeting is on Wednesday and it's a toddler meeting. I look forward to meeting other nursing moms, especially toddler nursing moms! I also met a great woman in my neighborhood today. I guess it goes to prove, you can't judge a book by it's cover. I've seen her walk by many times, almost everyday, and my first impression was that she might be a little odd. Why? I don't know, maybe because of her looks. I stepped out this morning with Abigail to play and she was walking by with another woman (a grandmother who watches her grandson during the weeks) I had already met. They asked if we wanted to join, so we did. As we started talking, I realized how wrong I had been. She's extremely nice and we have more in common than I would have thought. She's also an advocate of natural birth, going for her 3rd attempted VBAC but also using a midwife. The thing I found strange about her appearance, the high socks she always wears. Well, she has a clotting disorder, which I know they are reccomended in those cases. Duh! Why was I so stupid to judge someone by thier appearance, I really should know better? She's also due with a new baby in November, so I guess we'll have 2 babies very close in age! I'm hoping to get to know her better and I'm excited that I'm finally putting myself out there to meet other moms. I've always worried I wouldn't have enough in common because my parenting style is usually different than the majority of other parents.
I also found a class for 1-3 year olds, it looks like a mommy and me class. It's to help get younger children more active, it sounds like, but I like the idea of going to meet other moms. I'm hoping to remember to call for more information this week so we can sign up. Abby hasn't had too many children to play with over the past few years, I think it's good for us to get out and meet other moms/toddlers. She needs the interaction as do I!